La La Vazquez is preparing for her wedding to Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthonythis weekend, and we got a chance to catch up with the chatty Latina to find out how she shed 13 pounds (and still going!) for the big day. Here’s what she had to say:

America Ferrera’s TV dad, Tony Plana,was thrilled to hear the news of his former Ugly Betty co-star's engagement to boyfriend Ryan Piers Williams. "I have rarely seen a couple more in love and more considerate and caring and supportive with each other than those two," Plana told Latina.com after the announcement yesterday. "I think it is absolutely wonderful!"

La La Vazquez is no NBA trophy wife. Sure, she's engaged to NBA star Carmelo Anthony. But in the April 2010 issue of Latina magazine, Vazquez, 30, makes it clear that she's been calling her own shots for a long time.

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